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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.65 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.65 and 16.00 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.65 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.65 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.65 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.15/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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